Season Outlook
During the Disney Ad Sales Up Front presentation, Florida State unveiled the kickoff details for two marquee games that will shape its 2026 campaign. The Seminoles will host SMU on Monday, September 7 at 7:30 p.m., with the contest airing on ESPN, while a Friday night clash with Florida is slated for November 27 at 3:30 p.m. on ABC.
The September meeting marks the ninth Labor Day showdown for the Seminoles since 2005 and will be the first time SMU travels to Doak Campbell Stadium. The November contest continues a series that last saw the Gators fall 45‑38 in 2022, a game that kept Florida State’s home‑field advantage alive.
Beyond these high‑profile matchups, the schedule lists seven home games for the season, beginning with New Mexico State on August 29. After the SMU contest, the team is set to welcome Central Arkansas, Virginia and Clemson before concluding the regular season with contests against NC State and the Gators.
These broadcast designations not only provide clarity for fans planning their viewing but also highlight the growing prominence of the Seminoles’ program on national platforms. The upcoming season promises a blend of tradition and new challenges as Florida State seeks to build on recent successes.